Police are appealing for a group of girls who may have seen a racist attack on a post master and his family to come forward.

A gang of male youths entered the post office in Airedale Gardens, Hetton-le-Hole, on January 28 at 7.30pm. They started causing trouble then attacked the owner and his family. Five people were arrested and bailed but police are keen to trace the girls, who were in the store and tried to stop the attack. Call Hetton Police on (0191) 454 7555 ext 66526.